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Householder's A.R.P. Guide - What to Do, What not to Do
Unknown, 1942, Promotional material, Reproduction
Householder's A.R.P. Guide - What to Do, What not to Do
Householder's A.R.P. Guide - What to Do, What not to Do
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Item no
21890
Title
The Wardens of Edinburgh, Householder's A.R.P. Guide - What to Do, What not to Do, page 9
Description
A page from the Air Raid Prevention Wardens of Edinburgh's fundraising magazine and 'Householder's Guide'. It gives advice about what to do and what not to do to cope with being at war.
Artist / maker
Unknown
Date
1942
Size
24.2 x 18.4 cm
Type
Promotional material
;
Reproduction
Location
Edinburgh and Scottish Collection
During World War II many men and women were recruited to groups to form Britain's civil defence. The aim was to ensure that Britain would be prepared in the event of an enemy attack on home soil. The A.R.P. (Air Raid Precautions) was formed in 1937. Their job was to help people reach air raid shelters, assist in the event of an emergency, and to supervise the blackout.
This is an excerpt:
What To Do
Keep in "touch" with your local Air Raid Warden. He is your guide, counsellor, and friend, but don't "bank" on him too much.
Be sure that no lights show outside your house during black-out hours. Examine your black-out from outside - nightly. If you are fined you cannot keep it dark.
Plug your ears during an air raid. This will help in preventing deafness and also save you from the shattering effect of noise.
What Not To Do
Don't discuss in public any news you may have of troop movements, or any matters of interest to the enemy. Be "dumb" to be wise.
Don't destroy paper, rags, bones. Reserve these for your Local Authority's Salvage Campaign.
Don't take domestic animals into public shelters.
Don't worry! It may never happen.
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